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Growing up, many of us are taught to believe that getting pregnant happens in a snap — you have sex, you get pregnant, right? Obviously, though, that’s not always the case.

The calendar has just turned over to spring, but it's summer that's on many parents' minds. Specifically: should you send your child to summer camp?

I didn’t know what was wrong with me, but I knew it was something. I know now that I had postpartum anxiety — a condition that causes you to worry, fidget, have racing thoughts, and can disrupt your sleep.

It’s all part of the fantasy of being a mom: We can do it all, and do it on our own. But it’s important — for you and your kids — to know when to say, “Enough!” and ask for help. Here are a few telltale signs you might be approaching mom burn-out.

While it could be that you just don’t like baby showers, sometimes people have other valid reasons for opting out of a baby shower. You might have time constraints, health reasons, or baby showers aren’t part of your culture.

For over a year now, I have celebrated his Autistic-ness because it is an integral part of who he is.